INT. JANE'S LIVING ROOM - DAY Jane, a 14-year-old girl with short red hair, is sitting on the couch browsing her phone. Aaron, also 14, an Asian-American boy with glasses and a friendly smile, enters the room. Jane looks up, curious. JANE Hey Aaron, what's up? Wanna hang out? AARON Sure, Jane. I actually wanted to tell you something. I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Jane sets her phone down and gives her full attention to Aaron. JANE What is it? You seem a little nervous. AARON Well, you know how we've been friends for a while now, right? And we've shared so many things about ourselves. But... I wanted to open up about something. It's my phobia. Jane's eyes widen with curiosity. JANE Oh, really? I had no idea! What's your phobia? AARON I have trypophobia. It's the fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes. It makes me feel really uncomfortable and anxious. Jane nods, understanding. JANE Wow, that's interesting. But don't worry, I won't purposely show you anything that triggers it. AARON Thanks, Jane. I appreciate that. Oh, and there's something else you should know. My sister, Molly-Rose, also has some phobias. Jane looks intrigued and gestures for Aaron to continue. JANE Tell me more. What are Molly-Rose's phobias? AARON Well, she has a fear of heights, acrophobia, and a fear of enclosed spaces, claustrophobia. Poor thing, even a crowded elevator makes her panicky. JANE Wow, that must be tough for her. How do you both handle it? AARON We try our best to support each other. I mean, I also have a fear of spiders, but it's not as debilitating as Molly-Rose's phobias. JANE I understand. It's great that you're there for each other. And what about your mom and dad? Do they have any phobias? AARON Yeah, my mom has a fear of thunderstorms, astraphobia. Even a rumble of thunder sends her into a panic. And my dad is deeply afraid of snakes, ophidiophobia. He can't even stand the sight of them on TV. They both share a chuckle, bonding over their shared fears. JANE Well, it looks like phobias run in the family. Thanks for sharing, Aaron. It's nice to know you on a deeper level. AARON No problem, Jane. Friends should be able to talk about these things, right? They smile at each other, grateful for their open friendship. FADE OUT.